Drive control and features33Drive control and featuresWhat this chapter containsThis chapter describes the control locations and operation modes of the drive, andthe features of the application program.Local control vs. external controlThe drive has two main control locations: external and local. The control location isselected with the PC tool (Take/Release button) or with the LOC/REM key on thecontrol panel.Local controlThe control commands are given from a PC equipped with DriveStudio and/orDriveSPC, or from the control panel keypad when the drive is in local control. Speedand torque control modes are available for local control.PC tool (DriveStudio/DriveSPC)orControl panel (optional)1) Extra inputs/outputs can be added by installing optional I/O extension modules (FIO-xx) in drive Slot 1/2.2) Incremental or absolute encoder, or resolver interface module (FEN-xx) installed in drive Slot 1/23) Two encoder/resolver interface modules or two I/O extension modules of the same type are not allowed.MOTORPLC(= ProgrammableLogic Controller)M3~External controlI/O 1) 3)Drive-to-drive linkFieldbus adapterFxxx in Slot 3EncoderLocal controlACSM12) 3)